ICD-10 Code H54.7 representing "Unspecified visual loss" can be backward-mapped to its ICD-9 equivalent 369.9: "Visual loss NOS". This conversion was generated using the latest General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs). While these mappings provide a standardized reference, not all ICD-10 codes have an exact ICD-9 match. Review the table below carefully and consider the clinical context when interpreting the mapped codes.
ICD‑10 Code
Unspecified visual loss
ICD‑9 Code
Visual loss NOS
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Unspecified visual loss
ICD‑9 Code
Problems with sight
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Leukoplakia of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Leukoplakia of penis
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Leukoplakia of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Balanitis xerotica oblit
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑9 Code
Balanoposthitis
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Abscess of corpus cavernosum and penis
ICD‑9 Code
Inflam dis, penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis
ICD‑9 Code
Inflam dis, penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Other inflammatory disorders of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Inflam dis, penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Priapism, unspecified
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Priapism due to trauma
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Priapism due to disease classified elsewhere
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Priapism, drug-induced
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Other priapism
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Ulcer of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Induration penis plastica
ICD‑9 Code
Peyronie's disease
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Thrombosis of superficial vein of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Acquired torsion of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Acquired buried penis
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Other specified disorders of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NEC
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Other specified disorders of penis
ICD‑9 Code
Edema of penis
Approximate Flag – This ICD-10 code does not have an exact ICD-9 equivalent. The matched code is the closest available option and may not fully capture the original diagnosis.
ICD‑10 Code
Disorder of penis, unspecified
ICD‑9 Code
Disorder of penis NOS
– This is a direct match with no additional mapping qualifiers.
The General Equivalence Mappings tool is a standardized crossover resource developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). It was created to help healthcare providers, coders, payers, and software vendors accurately transition between ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis codes.
This ICD-10 to ICD-9 crosswalk tool supports both forward and backward mapping, making it valuable for converting legacy data, conducting audits, updating medical coding systems, and ensuring compliance with ICD-10 standards. GEMs are especially helpful when analyzing historical claims, aligning reimbursement logic, or migrating between systems.
Because not all ICD codes have a direct match, users should interpret each mapping carefully. Some ICD-10 to ICD-9 conversions may require clinical judgment or additional documentation to ensure coding accuracy.
Not all ICD-10 to ICD-9 code conversions result in a single, exact match. In some cases, an ICD-10 code may map to multiple ICD-9 codes, especially when the original diagnosis requires more than one code to fully capture its meaning in the older coding system.
